A new period drama from Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes has been commissioned by ITV, the broadcaster has announced. Belgravia, a six-part series based on Lord Fellowes’ novel of the same name, will begin filming in spring and casting is under way. It will be co-produced by Carnival Films, the producers of the Emmy Award-winning Downton Abbey, and US premium TV network Epix, with Lord Fellowes adapting it for the screen. Set in the 19th century, Belgravia tells the story of secrets and dishonour among the upper echelons of society in the upmarket area of London. ITV’s head of drama Polly Hill said: “We’re delighted to be reuniting with Julian Fellowes, Gareth Neame and Carnival Films to produce Belgravia for ITV.

Source: Irish Examiner February 08, 2019 13:52 UTC